Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

TITLE: QCBT Controller

DEPARTMENT: 995-Accounting

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for accurately recording, monitoring, analyzing and communicating financial information for Quad City Bank & Trust (“QCBT”), including various bank subsidiaries and the consolidated bank entity in accordance with GAAP. The QCBT Controller will communicate financial information and strategies to executive leadership and board members.

The QCBT Controller will serve as a key resource to the QCBT Leadership Team, as well as a member of QCRH’s Group Operations (“GO”) Accounting Department. An active dedication to investing in community partnerships and participation is encouraged and part of our collective culture and brand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review, monitor, and assess all facets of QCBT’s general ledger with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency using industry best practices.
• Complete complex analysis, make informed decisions and judgment calls, evaluate results within a critical but unbiased framework, prepare and review reconciliations, and record monthly accounting entries.
• Learn and implement QCRH and QCBT’s standard practices, workflows, time-sensitive activities, communication preferences, and other cultural and organizational customs to enhance client experience and collaboration.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule, and prioritize mission critical dates, times, locations, and people needs in order to achieve maximum success as a value-added contributor to executive leaders at QCBT and QCRH.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports for the QCBT Board of Directors, including budget vs. actual analysis, variance explanations (MD&A), dashboards, liquidity, and capital positions, etc.
• Add value as an active and engaged stakeholder and partner on the Bank’s Asset Liability Management (“ALM”) Committee while working in collaboration with the QCRH Corporate Treasury Team in understanding the Bank’s liquidity and capital positions.
• Lead as the subject matter expert to direct and complete the Bank’s annual budgeting process.
• Participate in the company-wide reconciliation and review process and other processes related to the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”).
• Lead the completion of the Bank’s quarterly Call Report with assistance by the QCBT Assistant Controller.
• Provide detailed financial information in the form of workpapers and analysis in a timely fashion to our internal audit team and external audit firm for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Support regulatory and compliance exams and examiners in a manner representative of QCRH’s culture and core values.
• Consistently invest in building and growing key relationships, establish trust, perform as a dependable, reliable, and valuable teammate when working directly with the Bank CEO and other team members and stakeholders on special projects.
• Hire, develop, motivate, and train staff, including planning and delegating work assignments and projects.
• Lead, educate, support, manage, and supervise direct staff reports, including the QCBT Assistant Controller, and other valued employees as assigned.
• Evaluate performance, administer quarterly touch points and deliver performance evaluations.
• Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable to performance and behaviors aligned with our culture.
• Understand and administer compensation based on a pay for performance philosophy, including merit increases and variable pay.
• Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements that are applicable to this position.
• Participate in community engagement events. This can include professional, civic and community groups.
• Foster and preserve a culture of inclusion.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company’s mission, vision and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required. CPA designation highly desirable.
• Ability to successfully demonstrate leadership experience and while working through issues that can be challenging, complex, and carry a sense of urgency.
• Three to five years of experience in public accounting or in accounting within the financial institution industry is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of all accounting practices and procedures including GAAP and regulatory guidance and can demonstrate proficiency.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate financial information effectively to a wide range of clients and audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Microsoft Excel/Word and cloud-based applications, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Capability to work and collaborate with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and professional manner.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and people while ensuring operational excellence.
• Capability to manage sensitive information and uphold confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties performed in a professional office environment.
• May require some travel.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The minimum salary range for this position is $90,000 annually. The actual starting salary will be based on qualifications and business needs and may vary, as permitted by applicable state law.

This position is a regular full-time position and individuals employed as regular full-time are eligible for the following benefits subject to the terms, limitations and conditions of each benefit plan: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance.

At QCR Holdings, Inc. we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion and strongly believe that it's our differences - of all kinds - that make our company and our communities better and stronger.

QCR Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected class status.

It is the policy of QCR Holdings, Inc. to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to access the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and to receive equal access to other benefits and privileges of employment.